mill town
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A town that developed around one or more mills or factories.
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- It was once a bustling northern mill town during the industrial revolution.
- The decline of the textile industry hit the mill town particularly hard.
- Many residents of the old mill town found new jobs in the service sector.
- The museum preserves the history of this vibrant mill town and its people.
- Life in the small mill town revolved around the factory whistle.
- This charming mill town has transformed into a popular tourist destination.
- The economic fate of the mill town was tied directly to the success of its main factory.
- Growing up in a mill town gave him a strong sense of community.
- Abandoned factories are a common sight in many former mill towns across the region.
- They are working to revitalize the old mill town with new industries.